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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Default SE 255 Cams in a 2009 Softail?

I was wondering what cam to upgrade to in my 2009 Night Train.

I used a SE 255 in my 2009 FLHT Bagger which is great!

I only want to change the Cam, Pipes, and Air Cleaner and Terry Tuner TV-3,

What do you guys suggest in a Softail?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Same cam...tried n true.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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If your staying with SE cams go with the SE 204
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Emonster6x
I was wondering what cam to upgrade to in my 2009 Night Train.

I used a SE 255 in my 2009 FLHT Bagger which is great!

I only want to change the Cam, Pipes, and Air Cleaner and Terry Tuner TV-3,

What do you guys suggest in a Softail?
It'll really boost your low end tq, but that cams is dead around 4k rpm. As for the tuning device, I'm not familiar with the TV-3, but I'd suggest you look at the TTS Mastertune. If you'd like to speak with a GREAT motor person, call Doc Wearver @ the HDMD Tuning Center...he's not far from Orlando. He knows a little something about these engines.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Depends on how you ride, 255's do go dead as already said. There are so many choices that are better IMO
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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go with 204
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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As said, if your stickin' with S.E. use the 204's for the lighter bike. Doc. in Orlando is the only one you should have to dial that bike in.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Go with a woods cam pricey but worth it
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by RHillbilly
Go with a woods cam pricey but worth it
I agree...I went with a Woods 7H with 4ş advance gear
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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I went with the woods 408-44 with 4 deg advance sounds awesome and runs good,I wouldnt put anything but a woods
 
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